Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 10/20 – Net Neutrality Is Probably Coming Back
Oct 20, 2023
Explore the intriguing world of cryptocurrency regulation and the concerns surrounding its potential use for funding terrorism. Discover the FCC's push for net neutrality and how it’s freeing up spectrum for AR and VR devices. Dive into AMD's latest graphics chips aimed at taking on Nvidia, while also examining the financial drama surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX collapse. Plus, innovative advancements in digital olfaction are set to revolutionize our understanding of smell!
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Crypto and Terrorism
- The U.S. Treasury wants to label crypto mixers as a money laundering concern.
- They cite Hamas' and other illicit actors' use of these services.
SEC Drops Ripple Executive Charges
- The SEC dropped charges against Ripple's CEO and chairman.
- The SEC will continue pursuing claims against Ripple itself.
FCC Approves 6 GHz for AR/VR
- The FCC approved access to the 6 GHz band for AR/VR headset tethering.
- This could boost development of AR glasses by Apple, Google, and Meta.